Keeltail needlefish, like all needlefish, closely resemble North American freshwater gars (family Lepisosteidae). It is most recognized by the large, flat keel-like structures running on either side of the tail. They have … See more

Keeltail needlefish are found in the western Atlantic Ocean between North Carolina and Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean Sea. In the Indian Ocean, they are known off of East Africa, … See more

Seven subspecies are recognized:
• Platybelone argalus annobonensis Collette & Parin, 1970 (Annobon keeltail needlefish)
• P. a. argalus (Lesueur, 1821) (keeltail needlefish)… See more

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